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Savant syndrome
The savant syndrome is a rare condition in which people with neurodevelopmental disorders, notably autism spectrum disorders, and/or brain injuries, demonstrate profound and prodigious capacities and/or abilities far in excess of what would be considered normal.
In spite of the name syndrome, it is not recognized as a mental disorder, or as a part of mental disorder.
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In simple terms these are very gifted individuals with fewer than 50 alive today.
Characteristics
[change | change source]These individuals in some cases may not be able to tie their shoes, however they may memorize an entire book in days.
Notable savants
[change | change source]The following are well-known people with savant syndrome, noted for their talent in their identified fields:
- Wesley Willis, American musician, savant levels of visual recall.
- Kim Peek, mnemonist, speed reader and calculator, although not autistic[1]
- Mark Boerebach, Australian internet Disk jockey, su